Wave comb



N. FULTON WAVE coma Jan. 19, 1932.

Filed Nov. 9, 1929 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 gwuwnto'c vaz Julian Jan. 19, 1932. N. FULTON 1,841,471

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JVeZZ yulzon A TTORNE Patented Jan. 19, 1932 rarest FFHQE NELL FULTON, OF NEW YORK N. Y.

WAVE COMB Application filed November 9, 1929. Serial No. 405,984.

'The present invention relates todevices for waving thehair, and has for an object to provide an improved comb, adapted to be used in multiple andwith improved connecting devices for engagingthe hair and holding it in'waved form. for a considerable period of time so that the hair will inherently remain in waved form after the combs are removed.

vide a comb shaped so as to maintain the layer of hair in flat spread condition even during the waving operation and wherein the comb structure is provided witl means facilitating the engagement and disconnection of the clipsor other devices for retaining the combs in their correct relative positions.

The invention also aims at the provision,

of a-comb so constructed. that when used in multiple and connected'together the combs may carry creasing devices adapted to be mounted on the combs without requiring any additional fastening means and which will not nterfere w th the useand application combs.

With the foregoing and other objects in hair having the devicesof the present inven tion applied thereto and adjusted for shaping the hair in waved form. I

Figure 2 is a detail perspective view of one of the combs showing the comb teeth inclined in an edgewise direction to the right. 5 v

Figure 3 is a similarview showing a slight modification in the structure of the comb wherein the comb is elongated and given an increased curvature at one end as compared to the showing in Figure 2, and wherein the teeth are inclined to the'leftin anedgewise direction. I

Figure 4: is another perspective view of a Another object of the invention is to proone of the connecting or bridging clips emo f the connecting clips which bridge the modified form showing the body of the comb of substantially uniform curvature from end to end, for use at the back ofthe hair, and wherein the comb teeth are inclined in an edgewise direction.

Figure 5. is a perspective View of a still further modified form of the invention wherein the comb is of substantially semicircular form andadapted to fit around the back of thehair. Figure 6 is a. detail perspective view of ployed.

Figure 7 is a detail perspective view'of a pair offthe combs provided with detachable creasing devices of this invention and interconnected tohold the hair in waved and creased form. 1

Figure Sis a detail perspective view of a further modification, showing a creasing device provided with depending teethtor engaging the hair. i I

Figure 9 is a perspective view of a further modified form of comb wherein a pair of the same are shown in connected relation.

- Figure 10 is a detail perspective view of a pair of combs of still further modified form, and a further modified form of connecting means therefor.

V Figure 11 is a detail perspective'view of the rear clip or bridging device for suspending the rear combs, and 1 Figure 12 is an edge view of the same showing a rear comb connected to its lower end.

Reterringto the drawings and first to Figures 1, 2 and 6, the improved comb comprises a body part of celluloid, metal, or 7 other suitable material having a base portion 10 which is composed of a row of comb teeth which may be relatively deep and adapted to engage in the hair and extend obliquely thereto so that the base portion 10 may lie against the'scalp after the comb has been and will not unduly protrude therefrom. The combs are adaoted to be used in multiple, as shown in Figure 1, and when engaged in the hair are adapted to be shifted in a lengthwise direction so as to draw the layer of hair back and forth into waved form, and the combs are adapted to be initially fitted to the hair in spaced apart relation a distance greater than that of the final positioning of the combs when they are conuected.

The combs, when in ultimate position, are adapted to be held in such position by clips 12 which may be of spring metal or the like provided with returned portions 13 at opposite ends forming spring clamps of a size adapted to frictionally engage over the flanges 11 of adjacent holders, the clips being of sufficient inherent stiffness as to maintain the clamps 13 from sliding along or from the flanges 11 unless pressure is applied thereto. The hair is held between the teeth of the comb structure as the comb is shifted laterally after it is applied to the hair and thus draws the strancs of hair over the outer surfaces of the teeth and prevents the hair from slipping inwardly out of engagement with the teeth.

In the modification shown in Figure 3 the comb 14 is substantially similar in structure to the form shown in Figure 2 with the exception that the comb is of greater length than the form in Figure 2, is given an increased curvature at one end so as to extend a greater distance around the back of the hair, and the teeth 15 are inclined at an angle toward the forward end of the comb so as to more firmly grasp and hold the hair when the comb is shifted in a forward direction. The particular form of comb shown in Figure 3 is adapted especially to be used in the set where it is desired to shift the comb in a forward direction.

The modification shown in Figure 4 shows a comb 16, the body portion of which is uniformly curved from end to end and is adapted more particularly for use at the back of the hair. The teeth 17 are preferably inclined in an edgewise direction toward one end of the comb to prevent the accidental detachn'ient of the comb from the hair should the comb become displaced or slide out of proper position.

In many instances it may be desirable to provide a series of combs which engage entirely around the opposite sides and the back of the hair. and a comb of this construction is shown in Figure 5. The body portion 18 of the comb has teeth 19 which extend upwardly and are inclined inwardly so as to conform to a more or less extent with the shape of the head while the flange 20 extends outwardly and is adapted to receive one of the friction clamps 13 for connecting a number of the semi-circular combs 18 in place.

In Figure 7 is shown a comb 21 which is shifted to the right as compared with a second comb 22. It wi l be noted that the teeth 23 of the comb 21 are extended in an edgewise direction to the right, or in the direction in which the comb is to be shifted, while the teeth 2% of the comb 22 are inclined to the left or in the direction in which the comb 22 is adapted to be shifted.

The two combs 21 and 22 are held in offset and spaced relation by the clip 12, shown in Figure 6. Each comb is further provided with a crimping device 25 which may be made of: paper of suitable texture and thickness and which may be shaped to the desired. configuration by moistening and moulding. Each crimping device is of trough form having at its opposite longitudinal edges upturned flanges 2G and provided at its media portion with an upstanding bead 27 which provides a downwardly opening channel adapted to receive the upstanding flange 11 of the adjacent comb. The adjacent clamp 13 is sprung over the bead 27 and binds the latter more firmly on the flange 11 so as to hold the crimping device and the comb firmly with respect to the clip 12. The crimping device 25 is proportioned at opposite sides of the head 27 to extend toward the middle portion of the clip 12 so as to engage a crest of hair which is bulged up between the combs 21 and 22 so that the upturned opposed flanges 26 of the crimping device 25 engage the raised portion of the hair and clamp the same octween the flanges and hold it in creased form so as to provide the desired crease in the wave, as shown at 28 in Figure 1.

In Figure 8 is shown a crimping device 29 having the upturned flanges 30 adapted to crease the crests of the waves of hair and it is provided at its under side with a row of depending teeth 31 which may be of returned wire loops or the like for engaging in the hair so as to draw and hold. the same when the device is shifted lengthwise and moved upwardly into position.

Figure 9 shows a pair of crimping devices 32 which have their upturned flanges 33 in abutting relation and held together by a clip 34:. The clip 3% in this instance comprises a turned over strip of metal or the like p0- sessing the desired resiliency and strength. The crests of the hair may be crimped between the flanges 33 if desired. The upper crimping device 32 is provided along its upper edge with a row of wire teeth 35 which extend substantially in the plane of the crimping device 32 and are inclined slightly toward one end and also inwardly to a slight extent to conform to the general curvature of the head. It will be noted that the teeth 36 of the lower crimping device 32 are inclined inwardly but toward the opposite end of the comb or crimping device.

The modification shown in Figure 10 discloses a comb 37 which is relatively flat and is provided with comb teeth 38 along one edge. A pair of these combs 37 is shown in theirrelativepositions and separated by a clip 39 which is arched upwardly at its intermediate portion for accommodating the ups wardly bulged or creased portion of the hair, and which at its end is adaptedto lie flat against the upper side of the combs'37.

Each comb 37 is provided with one or more spring tongues 30 which extend lengthwise of the comb and which have their free ends directed away from the direction in which the respective comb is adapted to'be shifted when used. The tongues 40 are adapted to selectively engage over the end of the clip 39 to admit of the connection of a pair of the combs 37 inthe desired relative positions.

From the above it will be apparent that to use a set of the combs it is only necessary to engage the comb teeth thereof, such as the teeth 10 of Figure 2, in the hair; shift the comb longitudinally so as to draw the hair to one side and across the upper faces of the teeth 10, and hold the device in this position until a secondcomb is inserted in the hair beiow the first comb'and shifted in an opposite successively applied to the hair and secured in place as above described by the clips 12. The,

combs are left inthis position for a considerable length of time or until the hair sets when the clips 12 may be removed and the combs withdrawn.

When it is desired to crimp the crest or upwardly bulged'portions of the hair the crimping devices, such as shown in Figure 7, may

be used. These devices are merely fitted to the flanges 11 and are adapted to squeeze and crease the hair at a suitable point between the combs.

The various modified" forms of combs shown may be substituted and used .in the same manner for application entirely around the hair or at either side or at the back thereof.

Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, a back or hanger clip 41 is employed for supporting a set of the rear combs, such as shown inFigure 4, at the back of the head.

The hanger clip 41 is given the desired arcuate curvature and at its upper end is provided with a hook 42 or the like adapted to engage overthe forward edge of one of the clips 12 which are located at the top of the head and which usually bridge thepart of I ,When a set of the rear combs 16 are em- I ployed they are connected "together by the clips-12 in a mannershown at the side of the hairin; Figure 1, the hangerorback clip 41 being used only at the topof the head, L

. It isobvious that various changes and modifications maybe made in the details, ofconstruction and design of the above specifically described embodiment of this invention without departing from the spirit thereof, such changes and modifications being restricted only by the scope of the following claims.

What is claimedisaj p 1. A device for waving hair, comprising a plurality of combs, each comb. having a number of teeth and with the teeth ofadjacent combs inclinedin opposite directions, each comb having anupstanding flange at the base of the teeth,anda clip adapted to extendbetween adjacent combs when adjustedand having friction clamps on opposite ends for detachable engagement with saidflanges.

.2. A device for waving hair, comprising a comb having a base flange adapted .to lie against the scalp and divided into a plurality of teeth for engaging in the'hair, said base flange having an, outturned flange, a plurality of clips having clamps on opposite ends adapted to engage said out-turnedflanges of the combs, and crest crimping devices detachably mounted on said out-turned flanges for engagement between the same andsaid clips to hold. the crimping devices in position to engage the hair between the combs.

3. A device for waving the hair comprising combs, detachable clips connected to the combs for maintaining the same spaced apart and v in relative adjustment, and clamping flanges mounted on the combs adapted to engage the hair between the combs to crease the same. V

4., A wave comb, comprising a pair of spaced combs adapted for engagement in the hair at opposite sides of the part thereof at, the top of the head, a clip bridging said combs and attached thereto for holding the combs in spaced relation, a rear comb adapted for engagement in the rear portion of the hair, and a hanger clip secured at its lower end to said rear comb and havingattaching means on its upper end for engagement with said clip extending between said first combs.v

5. In a wave comb, the combination of .a plurality of combs adapted to be secured in the hair at the side of the head, clips interconnecting said combs for holding the same in spaced relation, a plurality of back combs. arranged in spaced relation in the back of the hair, clips interconnecting the back combs, and a hanger clip extending between the uppermost back comb and oneof saidfirst clips at the top of the head.

6. A wave comb, comprising a pair of combs adaptedfor engagement in the hair at spaced points, a clip interconnecting said combs, and paper crimping devices 5 mounted on the combs and provided with creasing flanges adapted for engaging the hair beneath the clips, each crimping device comprising a body portion of paper moulded and shaped to the desired form for engagement with the combs beneath the clip.

7. Means for waving hair comprising combs, each comb having teeth inclined edgewise toward one end of the comb to engage in the hair and draw the hair laterally upon the longitudinal shifting of the comb,

said combs arranged with the teeth of adjacent combs inclined in opposite directions, tongues placed intermediate of said combs, and clips to detachably engage said tongues to connect adjacent combs for holding them in their relatively shifted positions.

8. A wave comb, comprising a pair of combs having rows of teeth adapted to be inserted at spaced points in the hair, the

teeth of one of the combs being placed in the hair with its teeth extending upwardly and the teeth of the other comb is placed in the hair with its teeth extending downwardly, tongues placed intermediate of said combs, and clips to detachably engage saidtongues to connect adjacent combs for securing them in longitudinally shifted positions in the directions of the edgewise inclination of their respective teeth.

2 In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

NELL FULTON. 

